Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran's appeal for revision of a June 1984 rating decision on the basis of CUE is dismissed as his claim has been granted in full. The Veteran's right hand condition remains denied.,The Veteran's right hand condition, including degenerative joint disease and associated neurological symptoms, is remanded to determine if any other conditions are related to his service-connected fractures.

The Board denied service connection for a lung disability as there is no current evidence of a lung condition and the Veteran's service treatment records indicate he was removed from diving duties due to a lung injury.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fatigue is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development regarding her in-service participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA).

The Board has denied service connection for respiratory cancer and Hodgkin's disease, as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; skin disability; sarcoid arthritis; uveitis of the right eye with increased ocular pressure and defective vision; increased ocular pressure of the left eye with defective vision; hypertension; respiratory disability (asthmatic bronchitis); disability manifested by chest pain; and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD and depression) are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death, finding that the Veteran's cancer was not caused by his service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board has granted service connection for H. pylori, actinomycosis, uveitis, postherpetic trigeminal neuralgia, and neutropenia as they are proximately due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for the following reasons: obtaining updated VA treatment records, scheduling a new examination to assess his service-connected polymyositis, and considering his claim for TDIU. The issues of increased rating for polymyositis and TDIU are all pending.

The Veteran's discharge from service for the period from December 26, 1983, to March 13, 1987, is considered dishonorable due to willful and persistent misconduct. As a result, he is not eligible for VA benefits during this time.

The Board has remanded the prostate disability claim due to insufficient information and a need for an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service, toxic exposure risk activities (TERA), and his prostate disability.

The appeal is dismissed because the Veteran died in August 2010, making the apportionment of his VA benefits moot.

The Board found that the appellant's character of discharge from service was a statutory bar to VA benefits due to a continuous period of AWOL exceeding 180 days.

The Board has granted initial 10 percent ratings for left and right foot hammer toes, finding that the Veteran's painful motion due to hammertoes warrants these ratings.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral lattice/retinal degeneration and TMJ disorder is granted. The claim for service connection for bilateral asymptomatic cataracts is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal condition, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current symptoms and his military service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's spinal fusion disability needs to be re-evaluated due to recent MRI results and a need for updated VA treatment records. The decision also requires scheduling a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for additional information regarding adoption. The appellant needs to provide a copy of her decree of adoption or adoptive placement agreement, or a revised birth certificate showing she was adopted by the Veteran within two years of his death.

The Board has determined that the debt of $22,140.59 from an accrued benefit payment is a valid debt and has been remanded for further action to determine if the amount was correctly calculated and whether it constitutes sole administrative error.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence, specifically medical records from First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The cause of death is under review.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further review due to disputes regarding the creation of an overpayment and the validity of a waiver request. The Veteran is seeking clarification on how two separate debts were combined into one, totaling $14,610.79.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for loss of sense of taste, finding that the Veteran's condition was not caused by VA medical treatment and thus did not meet the criteria for compensation.